Tag: Resilience

The Psychology of Self-Imposed Challenges

Why humans intentionally create obstacles and how these "walls" drive our growth and satisfaction When given a simple foam pit to jump into, these children created their own challenge by building a wall to overcome A few months ago, I took my son to a trampoline park and witnessed something fascinating. The facility provided a simple foam pit for children to jump into—a fun activity by most standards. Yet within minutes, something remarkable happened: the...

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The Inspirational Story of Jeffrey Wright: Teaching Physics and Life Lessons

The Inspirational Story of Jeffrey Wright: Teaching Physics and Life Lessons

The remarkable physics teacher whose personal journey teaches students the true meaning of life Jeffrey Wright uses wacky experiments to teach children about the universe, but it is his own personal story that teaches them the true meaning of life In the halls of Louisville Male Traditional High School in Kentucky, physics teacher Jeffrey Wright has earned a reputation for his spectacular classroom demonstrations—exploding pumpkins, hovercrafts, and a particularly memorable experiment involving a bed of...

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Fight Back: Career Lessons from Hell’s Kitchen

How resilience in the face of criticism can be your greatest career asset I've given some career advice in the past, and love talking to others about tips we each have for getting work done at work. Having problems working at work, or getting work done, might sound like an odd problem to talk about, but you would be surprised how difficult it can be sometimes. Advice I often find useful is to fight back...

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David Kelley: How To Build Your Creative Confidence

David Kelley: How To Build Your Creative Confidence

Unlocking the creative potential that exists within all of us through design thinking and guided mastery David Kelley's influential TED Talk on building creative confidence has inspired millions to rediscover their innate creativity We've all heard the familiar refrain: "I'm not the creative type." It's a self-imposed limitation that David Kelley, founder of the global design firm IDEO and Stanford University's d.school, has spent his career dismantling. According to Kelley, this division between "creative types"...

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Don’t Quit—You Might Be Closer Than You Think

We’ve all been there—working tirelessly toward a goal that seems just out of reach. The hours feel long, the progress feels invisible, and doubt starts to whisper in your ear: “Is this even worth it?” It’s in these moments, when the temptation to quit feels strongest, that perseverance matters most. What we often fail to realize is how close we might be to a breakthrough. Growth isn’t always linear. Sometimes, it’s hidden just beneath the...

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